Academia Open
Vol 9 No 1 (2024): June

Exploring Generation Z's Perspective on Twitter as a News Discovery Platform: Insights from @CNNIndonesia Followers

Syafrilla Ainayatul Rifhan (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Poppy Febriana (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)

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Publish Date
08 Jan 2024

Abstract

This qualitative descriptive research aims to explore how Generation Z perceives the use of Twitter, particularly the @CNNIndonesia news account, as a platform for news discovery. Employing purposive sampling, in-depth interviews, and observations, the study reveals that followers retain knowledge obtained from @CNNIndonesia, emphasizing the critical role of perception indicators in influencing their attitudes. The informants express a preference for @CNNIndonesia, citing its reliability and alignment with their information needs. The results underscore the significance of perception in shaping user behavior on Twitter as a news source. Highlights : Digital Information Consumption: Explore how Generation Z consumes and retains news information through the Twitter platform, specifically focusing on the @CNNIndonesia account. Perception Indicators: Investigate the key indicators shaping the perceptions of Generation Z followers towards @CNNIndonesia as a reliable and preferred news source. User Behavior Influence: Highlight the significance of perception in influencing the behavior of Generation Z users on Twitter as they seek and engage with news content. Keywords: Generation Z, Twitter, News Discovery, @CNNIndonesia, Perceptions

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...